MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall
noise on water pump
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front sill heavily corroded
Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
child seat present in n/s/r position not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Both front sills soft at the front corroded from the inside.
Both rear shock absorber dust covers splitting.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
n/s/r tyre has a nail in it and split and perished
o/s/r tyre split and perished
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front discs worn
n/s/r tyre has a nail in it and split and perished
o/s/r tyre split and perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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LY05 ZTL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY05 ZTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LY05 ZTL registered?
LY05 ZTL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.
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